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Postcode sector · Wolverhampton

Who lives in WV11 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in WV11 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Wolverhampton
Region
West Midlands
Population
23,181 (2024)
Population

Who lives in WV11 2

Residents
23,181
2024 estimate
Households
9,516
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 17.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 21.5% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.

WV11 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.

WV11 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female51.8%51%
  • Male48.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.4% of adults in WV11 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.3% have never married.

WV11 2England
Married or civil partnership45.4%44.7%
Never married35.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.1%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed8.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.2% of residents in WV11 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

WV11 2
43%
35%
16%
England
  • Very good42.5%48.5%
  • Good34.6%33.7%
  • Fair15.8%12.7%
  • Bad5.4%4%
  • Very bad1.7%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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